In Newton, Iowa a High School senior is striving to make a difference in the life’s of others, and a difference in the world. In celebration of Women’s History Month we wanted to share Shelby Cochran’s contribution, as she has recently organized a drive to collect sunglasses for her local church’s upcoming mission trip. This […]
Telescopic Contact Lenses Give Hope For Better Vision
For the millions of people suffering with impaired vision due to eye disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and other diseases that cause low-vision, good news is on the way. A DARPA-funded project, led by scientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland, have developed a high-tech contact lens that will allow users […]
User-Controlled Eyewear Technology: Electrochromic Lenses
New eyewear technology has been designed that will dramatically improve the way you wear sunglasses. Implemented by the John Reynolds Research Group from the Georgia Institute of Technology, this new user-controlled eyewear technology was created from blends of electrochromic polymer (ECP), and features high-contrast, fast-changing lenses which will allow the user to go from transparent […]
3D Printed Glasses : The Eyes of the Future
Do you have issues holding onto your glasses? Nothing is more frustrating than finally finding that perfect pair of glasses, only to lose them or break them shortly after purchase. Or maybe you can’t seem to find that perfect pair that actually fits your face? Well thanks to 3D printing finding that perfect pair of […]
Sunglasses Make History : The 2015 Winter Classics
Sunglasses have made history during the recent 2015 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Nationals Park in Washington, as Karl Alzner of the Washington Capitals became the first NHL player to sport a pair of sunglasses during a hockey game, indoors or outdoors. The sun was a major concern heading into the game between the […]
New Eyewear Technology : 2014 Recap
Are you interested in wearable technology? So far 2015 seems like it’s going to be a sensational year for eyewear consumers, as there were some major announcements unveiled last year regarding the future of wearable eyewear technology. To see where the future of eyewear is going, make sure you read on to see some of last […]
A Reason To Ditch Those Cheap Sunglasses
If you’re shopping for a new pair of sunglasses this holiday season make sure you are buying a quality pair, for your eye’s sake; since Ultraviolet (UV) light damages the cornea and the retina, a good pair of sunglasses is a necessity. The impostor sunglasses you see when you go into a flea market, or […]
Sunglasses In Winter? Do I Really Need Them?
Sunglasses and flip-flops are generally considered a summer accessory, but even though it’s winter there’s no need to pack those sunglasses away along with your other summer items! Make sure to keep them handy because those harmful UV rays can still easily damage your eyes, and yes even with snow on the ground! In fact, […]
Does Buying Sunglasses Leave You Frustrated? Look No Further!
Have you ever wondered “What are the best sunglasses for my face?” Finding the right pair of sunglasses to compliment your face can be difficult. No I take that back – it can be VERY difficult and frustrating; plus trying them on in the store can be a very arduous task. Nothing is worse than […]
The Real Reason Bono Wears Sunglasses
Irish rock band U2’s front man, Bono is known for his raw sounding voice, and his signature trademark: funky tinted sunglasses. But Bono wants the world to know he’s not an aloof rock star who wears shades indoors just because — he wears them for an eye condition that he was diagnosed with 20 years ago. On […]